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Ad Campaign Grabs Cancer by the Balls

Tabatha McGurr — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:15:50 +0000

Who would you rather get your regular testicular check from – some stiff, cold-handed old doctor, or radiant blonde model Rhian Sugden? That’s exactly what the people over at JWT London thought when they created this video for the MCAC (Male Cancer Awareness Campaign), which is aimed at 18 to 35 year-old men. NSFW!

The seventy second clip features English bombshell Sugden in nothing but her black bra & gartered panties asking if you’d like to see her touch herself (well, duh) followed by her pulling a furry set of nuts out of her knickers. She then explains how men can give themselves their own quick check-up by gently feeling around the area for lumps. Definitely got my attention – mind the bollocks!

Takashi Murakami’s Pervy Pop Otaku Art Factory

Marina Galperina — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:30:31 +0000

“I think the Japanese male sexual complex originated in the two-dimensional world,” says super-flat superstar Takashi Murakami, proclaiming himself the inventor of three-dimensional, life-size renderings of anime-style cultural sex objects. This time, he had collaborating sculptor BOME make him a fiberglass, baby-faced trollop toppling from her vast, disproportionate boobage, based on the manga of Seiji Matsuyama (“controversial” creator of My Wife is an Elementary School Student, ahem).

The show also features giant, shiny, engorged genitalia and free cardboard DIY models of his cubical child sculpture, also made with art elves. Takashi Murakami, Jun 28 – Aug 5, Gagosian Gallery, London

London Cyclist Demonstrates Improper Riding Techniques

Bucky Turco — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:15:57 +0000

Watch as this cyclist riding through the Bloomsbury section of London aptly shows how not to squeeze through traffic. As noted by Bike Snob, not even the narrowest of cut down handlebars will allow someone on a bike to avoid physics.

Death Threats Over Michael Jackson Baby-Dangling Sculpture

Marina Galperina — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:53 +0000

This recently unveiled sculpture in the window of East London’s Premises Studios immortalizes the King of Pop’s infamous over-the-balcony jiggle of son Prince Michael II. Now, the studio is being bombarded with hate mail, death threats and arson-menacing ultimatums. That’s hilarious since Swedish-born, Los Angeles-based artist Maria von Köhler actually intends the Jacko Madonna and Child to comment on extreme, worshiping fandom, ’cause there it is. The sculpture will stay so tensely poised through May 1st when it heads to LA. Uh oh.

NYC Cop Car In London Mystery

Bucky Turco — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:43:46 +0000

An American expat in England sent Gothamist a photo he took of what appears to be a NYPD squad car, but in London, and not being driven by a cop. He explains: “I was recently walking around London, by the Thames River. For a split second this struck me as a very normal sighting, until I remembered that I was in London. He said he bought it at an auction or something.” Is that even legal?

Criminals Will Assist in Royal Cleanup

Bucky Turco — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:23:33 +0000

British authorities have recruited low level criminal offenders to scrub subway stations in London near Buckingham Palace, so the city doesn’t look so grimy to visitors ogling the royal wedding in April.

Activists Squat All Over Muammar Gaddafi’s London Home

Bucky Turco — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:00:43 +0000

Squatters who say they don’t “trust the British government to properly seize the Gaddafi regime’s corrupt assets,” are occupying the Libyan dictator’s posh home in London reports the BBC. “We’ve taken it so that it will be returned to its rightful owners who are the Libyan people,” said a member of “Topple The Tyrants.”

The group is currently welcoming any refugees from Libya to take residence in the $17 million 8-bedroom home which boasts a swimming pool, sauna, and a “flat-screen TV in almost every room.”

The police are currently “monitoring the situation,” literally, with officers shooting video of even the people observing outside the house. (Photo: kvhe/flickr)

New Tasty Ice Cream for Vegans!

Bucky Turco — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:30:10 +0000

The 100% natural treat is made from Madagascan vanilla pods, lemon zest and oh yeah, breast milk. A London restaurant is selling the “Baby Gaga” ice cream that’s served in a martini glass by a costumed waitress. It retails for about $22. Sprinkles are presumably extra.

ROA Rabbit Saved From Slaughter

Marina Galperina — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:45:07 +0000

After threatening to “obliterate” ROA’s mural on London’s Hackney Road, the bunny-phobic council was shamed into retracting their ultimatum earlier this week. A petition of 2,000 supporters helped, but shouldn’t have been necessary: ROA had the explicit permission from the owners of The Premises recording studio to paint THEIR mural wall. Silly council! But hare-ters gonna hate.

Young People in England Do What They Do Best: Riot!

Bucky Turco — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:13:52 +0000

And it wasn’t even over a soccer game or a pub closing early. Protesters in London are really unhappy over the government’s decision to cut education spending and increase tuition rates. So, they attempted to storm the Conservative Party’s headquarters, but were met by riot gear-clad police, who didn’t shoot anyone, but did arrest dozens.